Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

Name: Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 half 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1.1 quarter 1 teaspoon salt; 10.4 inch 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tbsp 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 10.2 jar 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1.7 dash 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 4.5 inch 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1.9 half 1 medium onion, chopped; 5.9 pt 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3.2 drop 1 cup chicken broth; 8.6 inch 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved; 1.7 l 1 tablespoon honey; 0.9 l 1/4 cup toasted almonds; 6.6 dash 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2.2 bag 1 cup couscous; 7.8 as needed Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds - RecipeFund

By James Miller

November 9, 2025

6151 views

This Moroccan Tagine is a flavorful and aromatic stew, perfect for a cozy dinner. It combines tender chicken with sweet dried apricots, crunchy almonds, and a blend of warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. The tagine is slow-cooked to allow the flavors to meld together, creating a rich and satisfying dish. Served over fluffy couscous, it's a delightful culinary experience that brings the taste of Morocco to your table. The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy elements makes it incredibly delicious. Garnishing with fresh cilantro adds a vibrant touch and enhances the overall aroma of the dish. This recipe is both easy to prepare and impressive to serve, making it ideal for both everyday meals and special occasions. The use of high-quality spices ensures an authentic and memorable flavor profile. This recipe will be a definite crowd-pleaser. Enjoy the exotic flavors of Morocco with every bite!

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces - 5.0 half
1 teaspoon salt - 1.1 quarter
1/2 teaspoon black pepper - 10.4 inch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1.0 tbsp
1 teaspoon ground ginger - 10.2 jar
1/2 teaspoon turmeric - 1.7 dash
2 tablespoons olive oil - 4.5 inch
1 medium onion, chopped - 1.9 half
2 cloves garlic, minced - 5.9 pt
1 cup chicken broth - 3.2 drop

Cooking Steps

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and olive oil. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.

Step 2

Heat a large pot or tagine over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Return the chicken to the pot. Add the chicken broth, dried apricots, and honey. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 5

Stir in the toasted almonds and lemon juice. Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

While the tagine is simmering, prepare the couscous according to package instructions.

Step 7

Serve the Moroccan Tagine over a bed of fluffy couscous. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

By James Miller

November 9, 2025

6151 views

Ingredients

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces - 5.0 half
1 teaspoon salt - 1.1 quarter
1/2 teaspoon black pepper - 10.4 inch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1.0 tbsp
1 teaspoon ground ginger - 10.2 jar
1/2 teaspoon turmeric - 1.7 dash
2 tablespoons olive oil - 4.5 inch
1 medium onion, chopped - 1.9 half
2 cloves garlic, minced - 5.9 pt
1 cup chicken broth - 3.2 drop

Cooking Steps

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and olive oil. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.

Step 2

Heat a large pot or tagine over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Return the chicken to the pot. Add the chicken broth, dried apricots, and honey. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 5

Stir in the toasted almonds and lemon juice. Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

While the tagine is simmering, prepare the couscous according to package instructions.

Step 7

Serve the Moroccan Tagine over a bed of fluffy couscous. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Reviews (13 Reviews)

Sarah Miller5

Absolutely fantastic! The combination of sweet apricots and savory chicken is divine. The spices are perfectly balanced, and the almonds add a great crunch. My family devoured it!

Michael Jones5

Best tagine I've ever made! The slow cooking really makes a difference in the flavor. The almonds added a lovely texture, and the dish was bursting with flavor. Will definitely make this again!

Emily Rodriguez3

A decent recipe. The spices were fragrant, but I felt it needed a touch more acidity. Maybe a squeeze of lemon at the end would brighten it up. The apricots were a highlight.